Penguins GM Jim Rutherford Resigns for Personal Reasons Nick Horwat | January 27, 2021 In news that no one saw coming, Pittsburgh Penguins general manager and Hall of Famer Jim Rutherford announced that he is resigning from his position. Rutherford cited personal reasons behind…
Penguins Offseason Looks to Be Busy According to Rutherford Rob Klein | August 15, 2020 Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford held a teleconference with reporters on August 11th for his season-ending media availability after a disappointing qualifying series loss to the Montreal Canadiens. During…
Jim Rutherford’s Roller Coaster Summer The Hockey Writers | August 27, 2019 Perhaps no hockey person had a more confusing summer than Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford. As far as his present job, Pens fans correctly scratched their heads at his…
Matt Cullen Joins Penguins’ Front Office The Canadian Press | August 1, 2019 PITTSBURGH — Recently retired forward Matt Cullen is sticking with the Pittsburgh Penguins, joining the hockey operations department. The team announced Thursday that Cullen will have a player development role. General manager Jim Rutherford called Cul…
Penguins’ Sullivan’s Elite Coaching Reaps Rewards Christy Walters | July 8, 2019 The Pittsburgh Penguins last four seasons have been nothing short of exciting: four playoff runs, two Stanley Cup championships, two victory parades, and 189 wins, 174 of which came under…
Penguins Sign Mike Sullivan to Extension The Canadian Press | July 5, 2019 PITTSBURGH — Mike Sullivan is sticking around to see if he can add to his Stanley Cup collection with the Pittsburgh Penguins. The club announced Friday that it has signed Sullivan — who guided the Penguins to championships in 2016 and 2017 — to a four…
Jim Rutherford Gives the Pittsburgh Penguins a New Identity Steve Rodenbaugh | February 3, 2019 Ever since he replaced Ray Shero as general manager of the Pittsburgh Penguins on June 6, 2014, Jim Rutherford seems to have known that he had to be aggressive in…
Catch and Release; Jim Rutherford Casts Himself as Both Buyer and Seller at the NHL Trade Deadline Steve Rodenbaugh | January 30, 2019 With the NHL trade deadline fast approaching, general managers once again seem to find themselves in one of two categories; that of being either a buyer or a seller. Pittsburgh…
Penguins Extend GM Jim Rutherford’s Contract The Canadian Press | November 14, 2018 PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed general manager Jim Rutherford to a three-year contract extension through the 2021-22 season. Rutherford managed the Penguins to back-to-back Stanley Cup championships in 2016 and 2017, becoming the only…
Penguins Goaltending a Testament to Exceptional Scouting Michael Pityk | January 16, 2018 Last season, the Pittsburgh Penguins were faced with a very difficult choice, what do with their goaltenders given the impending expansion draft. Their ability to only protect one goaltender forced…
Penguins’ Biggest Offseason Losses Are From Staff Julia Stumbaugh | July 8, 2017 There is a price that comes with winning, and the Pittsburgh Penguins are paying up this offseason in a big way. Winning teams get picked apart by the rest of…
Penguins Championship Window Wide Open Greg Thornberry | June 15, 2016 The Pittsburgh Penguins are Stanley Cup Champions. Thanks to General Manager Jim Rutherford, that is a title that they will be serious contenders for during the next few seasons. The…